Our Story
WHAT IS NIA?
Nia is a sensory-based movement lifestyle that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music in more than 45 countries worldwide. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Each routine incorporates movements from martial arts, dance arts, and the healing arts, based on the Body’s way, your body’s way.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF NIA?
- body awareness through movement
- learning to listen to our bodies through music and movement
- learning to be still and how to move more safely and naturally
- healing through movement
- physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually
- finding joy in your movement
- learning to tweak what might be painful
- better movement through the Body’s Way, to move our joints the way they are designed to be used
- boosts heart rate
- enhances flexibility and coordination - improves breathing
- improves circulation
- improves posture and confidence
- is a natural stress-buster, lowering anxiety and stress
- alleviates depression
- weight loss and weight maintenance
- toning and conditioning
- build reservoirs of chi energy
- strengthen immunity
- improve concentration and cognitive function
WHAT TO BRING AND WHAT TO WEAR IN CLASS:
- Nia is danced barefoot (please prepare room accordingly)
- Wear comfortable clothing which will move with you, and which will make you feel good
- Bring your own water bottle, a towel, and change of top
